Sovereign vs G200 vs Challenger 300 vs G150

[ag2pilot]

Thanks hawkerjet. My research (in addition to this forum) shows me the same. It may come down to availability, there are a few used 680's on the market.

It will be interesting to see what the boss wants to do, but I know we won't hurry into the wrong decision.

 

[thatpilotguy]

I suppose I should throw in my 2 cents. I think what I like most about this discussion is the brand loyalty that so many different people are showing. I have some of that myself. I have been impressed with the 300 since I stepped in the door. True customer service can't compare to Gulfstream, but thankfully the dispatch reliablity is so high that we rarely need to deal with them. Capability...as previously stated and Frac is correct...straight to 430 at max gross, and long range cruise is .78. I could post some performance book pages is you want proof, but when 4 or 5 300 pilots all say the same thing, I think that pretty much ends that arguement.

From the aircraft listed, the 300 wins all day long and twice on tuesday. The problem is, good luck getting one...the list is out till 2008, I guess it really is all it's cracked up to be!

 

[SCT]

ThatPilotGuy,
How does the 300 fly stick and rudder? Our 604 is a good a/c but is not a great airplane to hand fly.
The 300 sure does have ramp presence....nice looking bird.

SCT

 

[jonjuan]

Good call, SeaSpray! Even if that is in FraxJockey’s QRH, Bombardier has always been wildly optimistic about cruise data.

Take-off and landing data is the only FAA certificated data in the Aircraft Flight Manual. Cruise data need only be representative of a “test article in the developmental test program”. Bombardier is notorious for collecting this data in uncompleted “green” aircraft without interiors.

As a matter of fact, when Gulfstream leased a Global Express for flight test and competitive analysis we found the Global cruise manual overstated actual range by as much as 11%!

I always wanted to run an ad in B&CA or AIN that was simply two blank pages facing each other. On the bottom of one it would say, “Promises Bombardier has kept”. On the bottom of the facing blank page it would state, “Promises Gulfstream has broken”.

In any event, Gulfstream Sales Engineering / Technical Marketing and Fall 2006 Conklin & deDecker agree with you that a Challenger CL300 taking off at it’s 39,000 lb MGTOW (as all initial climb data is stated) at SL on a Standard Day is only going to make it to FL410.

Here’s the Bombardier spec sheet that states the CL300’s initial cruise altitude at MGTOW is FL410.

http://www.spal.com.hk/fact_book/challenger_300_factsheet.pdf



GV

So much for your "Wildly optimistic" claim, counselor. I believe your AIN ad is quickly getting filled on both pages.

 

[thatpilotguy]

I would have to say that the 300 isn't all that bad in the stick and rudder department. The best way to describe it is predictable. It doesn't have any nasty characteristics. All around there are no surprises with the 300, that's probably why everyone is so surprised by it!

 

[SeaSpray]

So much for your "Wildly optimistic" claim, counselor. I believe your AIN ad is quickly getting filled on both pages.

I don't know why GVFlyer bothers to repond to your posts, after all with your no time and no types you're the aviation equivalent of a Brownie Scout.

You don't read his posts before shooting your mouth off either.

I always wanted to run an ad in B&CA or AIN that was simply two blank pages facing each other. On the bottom of one it would say, “Promises Bombardier has kept”. On the bottom of the facing blank page it would state, “Promises Gulfstream has broken”.

Tell me, Jo-Jo, what promises has Gulfstream broken?



SS

 

[ghostrider64]

Something you may really want to consider is how the plane actually rides and how loud the cabin is. After flying the X which is both a very good riding plane and quiet I was shocked at how poor the 200 was. Here are a few of my comfort beefs.

1) the damned rudder must bounce around like crazy in cruise flight. Compared to the X which is so stable you never notice it.

2) the cabin is horribly noisy. SO bad in fact that every flight above F180 we close the main cabin door curtain to keep it quieter and warmer in the back.

3) the APU screams literally it is louder than any other APU I've ever heard. So forget about taking off anywhere that is noise sensitive with the APU running.

4) I believe that the noise issues are a result of the thinness of the aircraft. The doors are very lightly built and I'm sure this was to keeo the weight down.

Now it may sound like I hate this plane but that is not so. I believe the plane does what it advertises it will do. It aint perfect but the price is about right for the mission and comfort it provides. Perhaps even a little underpriced.

 

[GVFlyer]

Glad you like the airplane (sorta).

NetJets required Gulfstream to remove 450 pounds from the G200 to provide more options on Trans-Atlantic flights.

Some of what was changed-out was sound deadening material.

Here are some representative noise [EPNdb] numbers.

Gulfstream G200 / Challenger CL300 / Citation X

Takeoff - 81.7 / 75.3 / 73.2

Approach - 92.7 / 89.6 / 90.3

Sideline - 85.8 / 87.6 / 83.8

So, the Baseline Technologies Sound Level Meters support your observation that the G200 is not as quiet as your previous airplane.


GV


Happy Holidays!






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[AirChef]

Yes, many times straight to F430 at max T/O weight! The plane flat stops on a dime,I still can't believe it sometimes!!! Hard to get a bad landing. good hand flyer. 78 long range cruise.

Loud cockpit, throw the anchor out once full anti-ice is on.

VERY VERY FUN to fly.

 

[NJAowner]

I can only speak for the G200, CL300 and Sovereign. Sitting in the back, there is no comparison -- the G200 is by far the best and most confortable cabin of the 3.

Fly safe and happy holidays to all.

 

[Launchpad]

Only complaint on the 300 is the cockpit noise level, I wear a headset. Other than that, no complaints.

 

[TXGold]

You mean you wear David Clarks in the 300? If so, you need to make that your Avatar.

 

[Launchpad]

You mean you wear David Clarks in the 300? If so, you need to make that your Avatar.

Although that would make a great Avatar, no I don't wear them in the 300. I rock the Sennheiser instead. Otherwise it's the bose in the floatplane. No one should have to wear Dave Clarks......... Instant headache-

 

[TXGold]

I hope to fly the 300 someday. Maybe then I will have to bust out the DC's. BTW, I have nothing nice to say about the Sovereign.

 

[ag2pilot]

I hope to fly the 300 someday. Maybe then I will have to bust out the DC's. BTW, I have nothing nice to say about the Sovereign.

Nothing? What are your main complaints about it?